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Chest/triceps. I'm probably gonna cut out close grip bench press and move around some of the exercises. Once I get there I'm exhausted and it's a difficult movement.

Stopped a few reps before failure. I think I'm gonna keep it that way to conserve energy and to avoid burning out the CNS. Of course I'm gonna have a rep range to stick with, but if I can't achieve it then it's time to drop weight. Today I was aiming more towards building stamina.

If your bench press is 290 pounds and your squat is only 250, you should probably invest more time in working your legs.

That was two months ago. I updated my stats a page or two ago. My squat is now 300 and bench 315. In a week or two my squat should surpass my bench, because last time I did squats I was able to do 300 for 2 reps.

@Cleans, no, I don't do exercises I'm not comfortable with.

[quote]If your bench press is 290 pounds and your squat is only 250, you should probably invest more time in working your legs.[/quote]\r\nThat was two months ago. I updated my stats a page or two ago. My squat is now 300 and bench 315. In a week or two my squat should surpass my bench, because last time I did squats I was able to do 300 for 2 reps.\r\n\r\n@Cleans, no, I don't do exercises I'm not comfortable with.

Also look into learning and doing cleans (squat or power). They are very beneficial lifts that help improve a lot of muscle areas.

If you're looking only for aesthetics, cleans (or snatches) aren't too useful. However, they can improve explosive power, which is great for sports or just improving on your basic compound lifts in general. Since Matrix is a "strongman/bodybuilder" hybrid, it wouldn't be too far-fetched to include cleans and/or snatches in his routine. I've seen Derek Poundstone dumbbell snatches before.

But why aren't you comfortable with cleans? They're just as safe (or dangerous) as any exercise; it all depends on your form (granted, they are much more technical).

[quote]Also look into learning and doing cleans (squat or power). They are very beneficial lifts that help improve a lot of muscle areas.[/quote]\r\n\r\nIf you're looking only for aesthetics, cleans (or snatches) aren't too useful. However, they can improve explosive power, which is great for sports or just improving on your basic compound lifts in general. Since Matrix is a "strongman/bodybuilder" hybrid, it wouldn't be too far-fetched to include cleans and/or snatches in his routine. I've seen Derek Poundstone dumbbell snatches before. \r\n\r\nBut why aren't you comfortable with cleans? They're just as safe (or dangerous) as any exercise; it all depends on your form (granted, they are much more technical).

I just don't like the movement, having to sling the barbell up. If I was in football or basketball or any sport similar I'd be more open to it (and my routine would probably be very different than it is now), but currently I don't find it necessary.

I just don't like the movement, having to sling the barbell up. If I was in football or basketball or any sport similar I'd be more open to it (and my routine would probably be very different than it is now), but currently I don't find it necessary.

Experimenting with the amount of sets today. Definitely cutting down each back and bicep exercise by one set. I think I'll keep shrugs as is, with the amount of volume I do on that exercise it's perfect.

Bent over rows:155 - 10175 - 8175 - 8175 - 8155 - 10I'm satisfied with this. When I started doing these a few weeks ago I was in the 135-145 range.

Dumbbell rows:70 - 1080 - 880 - 880 - 860 - 12

Lat rows (close):130 x 5 - 10Was originally gonna do lat pulldowns, but the padded knee thing was being fixed.

Ez-bar curls (standing):75 - 1075 - 865 - 1065 - 865 - 8

Dumbbell curls (standing, hammer):30 - 1035 x 4 - 10

Shrugs (standing, barbell):275 x 3 - 12225 - 20225 - 15

For the rest of this year I'm gonna focus on building as much muscle and strength as possible, then come January or February (depends when/if I reach my goals on deadlift, bench press, and squat) I'll start cutting.

Experimenting with the amount of sets today. Definitely cutting down each back and bicep exercise by one set. I think I'll keep shrugs as is, with the amount of volume I do on that exercise it's perfect.\r\n\r\nBent over rows:\r\n155 - 10\r\n175 - 8\r\n175 - 8\r\n175 - 8\r\n155 - 10\r\nI'm satisfied with this. When I started doing these a few weeks ago I was in the 135-145 range.\r\n\r\nDumbbell rows:\r\n70 - 10\r\n80 - 8\r\n80 - 8\r\n80 - 8\r\n60 - 12\r\n\r\nLat rows (close):\r\n130 x 5 - 10\r\nWas originally gonna do lat pulldowns, but the padded knee thing was being fixed.\r\n\r\nEz-bar curls (standing):\r\n75 - 10\r\n75 - 8\r\n65 - 10\r\n65 - 8\r\n65 - 8\r\n\r\nDumbbell curls (standing, hammer):\r\n30 - 10\r\n35 x 4 - 10\r\n\r\nShrugs (standing, barbell):\r\n275 x 3 - 12\r\n225 - 20\r\n225 - 15\r\n\r\nFor the rest of this year I'm gonna focus on building as much muscle and strength as possible, then come January or February (depends when/if I reach my goals on deadlift, bench press, and squat) I'll start cutting.

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